For the second straight game, Lee County will face off against Wilcox County. The Trojans will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against the Patriots at 6:00 p.m. Lee County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
Lee County made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Wilcox County, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Trojans were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over the Patriots on Tuesday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Trojans as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Durrah Butler and Weston Bryan did most of the damage at the plate: Butler went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Bryan got on base in four of his five plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs Bryan has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Graysen Spears, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
They weren't the only one making solid contact: Lee County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Wilcox County only managed four hits.
Lee County's win bumped their record up to 19-9. As for Wilcox County, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 17-6.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lee County has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .455. However, it's not like Wilcox County struggles in that department as they've averaged .463. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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